LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I kept forgetting Batman was as thing in this tbh. That last arc was all about the cops and I loved that. Renee is such an amazing character.
And fuck Corrigan, I hope that piece of shit got his somewhere.
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COMICS! |OT| August 2015. Overwhelming.
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I kept forgetting Batman was as thing in this tbh. That last arc was all about the cops and I loved that. Renee is such an amazing character.
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Poodlestrike
Banned
Honestly, the way they handled Batman was my favorite part about this, barring some of the interactions between the various pairs of partners, Sarge and... uh... the dude with the pipe, especially. All of the more out there stuff was great, really; like, when Starfire showed up? That whole bit was MAGIC.
But Batman especially. Between the art and the writing, he's so... alien. Like he really is a thing of the night, more than just human.
Simply Sarah
Member
The actual stuff around it happens in the Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre mini. But just a warning that it's not all fun and games.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Freezasaurus
Member
If you didn't like GotG, you won't like anything.
Simply Sarah
Member
Well, you're not wrong. Just maybe not entirely in the way you expect.
I thought Guardians was only ok and thought Gamora was horrible. I regularly ask myself why I bought that hot toy.
Yeah do it
GotG had some godawful writing for its female characters. Then again, so did all of Phase 2, but still.
I'm so extraordinarily new to comics. I still am not really too interested in buying comics so much as graphic novels since they're nice and big and fairly inexpensive. So far I've pretty much only got New 52 DC stuff since that's a good starting point for me. I've got ones that were highly rated and mostly under $10, which are the first volumes of Batman, Justice League, Nightwing, Red Hood and the Outlaws, and The Flash. Beyond that, I also have Green Arrow Year One, Batman Year One, and Batman The Black Mirror.
Anyway, I want to get some Marvel stuff, too. I heard Marvel is redoing their series like DC did. Is that true? Also, do any of you know anything about Marvels? I looked at a sample and the art in it was INCREDIBLE! I couldn't believe it. Is it as good as the art lets on?
Anyway, I want to get some Marvel stuff, too. I heard Marvel is redoing their series like DC did. Is that true? Also, do any of you know anything about Marvels? I looked at a sample and the art in it was INCREDIBLE! I couldn't believe it. Is it as good as the art lets on?
MuddyDonut
Member
Can't wait for Captain Marvel!
Poodlestrike
Banned
Can't speak to Marvels, but no, Marvel is not doing a reboot, just a "nothing will ever be the same" change to the status quo.
I am also going to advise you to hold off on Nightwing, Red Hood, and The Flash; the last one has extremely gorgeous art but incredibly dull writing, Nightwing is just mediocre, and Red Hood is... I like it, but not everybody does. Shoulda got some recs first, man.
Start with Batman.
That's the spirit.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Hell yes.
echoshifting
Banned
This. Great way to start in on Marvel comics.
Future Foundation
Member
Even Winter Soldier? Widow was one of the reasons people were so high on it.
I didn't even know this thread existed until now. I was just going by Amazon reviews. To be honest, I mostly just bought New 52 stuff from the characters I'm most interested in that good reviews. The only one of the New 52 stuff I've actually read so far is Justice League Origin, which I thought was awesome.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Freezasaurus
Member
Because you like green girls. You have Captain Kirk syndrome.
I have blue girl syndrome. quorra and liara. So pretty.
I meant to link that preview in here this morning. So hyped for it.
Well he came by saying I don't know what's worse: the book or the fans? I mean what the fuck.
Hakuna Matata!
Poodlestrike
Banned
I'm just vaguely surprised that that's what reviewed well XD
I'm pretty sure i bought GOTG because i really wanted to see it and it wasn't at Redbox but before i opened it Redbox had it and i rented it, somewhat liked because of Groot/Rocket and mostly hated it because of RONAN ANGRY, and ended up not returning my purchase. The only other time i've watched Guardians was on Starz randomly while doing other things, really don't like that movie, it's the same with Avengers, the plot is garbage and some character interactions are completely annoying, but there are small segments i really like ( new york battle). Age of Ultron sounds like it's going to follow a similar path.
I was also kind of wanting Suicide Squad Vol. 1. Do you like that one?
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I think the interactions between the characters were definitely the highlight for me. The way it interwove Batman into it, though, was spectacular. But like I said, I was so entranced by the investigation and the interactions, that when Batman showed up, it was always like "holy shit it's Batman! oh yeah they're in Gotham..." It was really in the periphery, but the way the superhero stuff worked its way in definitely made this a special experience.
Also, very much yes:
That sounds.. not great lol
Highly rated, you say?
Those all had over a 4/5 on Amazon. Some of them that I wanted but didn't get were poorly rated, like Green Arrow.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Another fan of Outlaws. Brings a smile to my face. Like a newborn baby.
You can't go by what other random people rate online. Just choose what you think is interesting and jump on.
At least, everyone here does.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I think it's probably better for me to go by a broader range of reviews like Amazon rather than solely the word of big comic fans, because I myself am not yet a big comic fan. Decisions about where they took characters in any way is not a factor for me, because I'm starting with these.
Simply Sarah
Member
I think the interactions between the characters were definitely the highlight for me. The way it interwove Batman into it, though, was spectacular. But like I said, I was so entranced by the investigation and the interactions, that when Batman showed up, it was always like "holy shit it's Batman! oh yeah they're in Gotham..." It was really in the periphery, but the way the superhero stuff worked its way in definitely made this a special experience.
Also, very much yes:
As I've said before, Gotham Central is easily one of my all-time favourite books. I love basically everything about it.
What do Amazon reviews say about Catwoman vol 3-5 the new 52 ones.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Dude, I'm just busting your balls. It's ok to read whatever you want lol
I'm generally cynical when it comes to the big companies.
I think it honestly be like my #1 or 2. I enjoyed it so much.
3.5 stars for Vol 5 huehuehue
Poodlestrike
Banned
I think it's just the two of us and maybe Messi, depending on how many panels Starfire appears in in a given issue XD
It's definitely up there for me. Pure quality, all the way through.
Wow Race of thieves gets 3 1/2 stars. Now I know they are fucking with people
Read 3 volumes so far and loved them all. Also yes Starfire is my total fav. Her panels are the bestest.
Read 3 volumes so far and loved them all. Also yes Starfire is my total fav. Her panels are the bestest.
Volume 3 and 4 got a 2.5 out of 5, and volume 5 got a 3.5 out of 5. Is that accurate to you? I haven't really looked into Catwoman.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Well Van is buying books that feature characters that the he/she is into.
They are all about 2 1/2 to 3 stars too high. That run is a disgrace. Thankfully Valentine has saved it. Btw I'm not saying that to be a dick. But some of these books on Amazon are rated by 3-4 people and that's it.
Also for the record this is not how we recommend books. We just recommend good stories. Name a character and I'm sure you will be told the best stories for that character.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
We have one crazy person who does that.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Always great to hear about new people discovering Gotham central. I treated every month it came out a treat because it was so great but also on borrowed time.
So on the fence on IST WW omnibus. 25 issues for $37.5. If it goes on sale on CMX it's $25. But it hasn't yet. Hmmm
So on the fence on IST WW omnibus. 25 issues for $37.5. If it goes on sale on CMX it's $25. But it hasn't yet. Hmmm
Well I decided to search "comic-gaf" on Google a little bit ago to see if there was anything like this so I'm happy to see a thriving community. I will ask you guys for advice in the future.
I am kind of into the idea of New 52 because it's a new start, which is perfect for somebody relatively new to comics like me. But if I find that the quality is lacking in any way, I can just go a'la carte with random well-liked volumes from the past.
Buy it dude it's the best WW story hands down. It's the run I associate with the character.